Disappointing defeats for local Central Yorkshire League Premier trio

Andrew Hunt

Birstall, Batley and Mirfield Parish Cavaliers all suffered defeats on a disappointing afternoon for local sides in the Central Yorkshire League Premier Division last Saturday.

Mirfield Parish suffered a five-wicket defeat to leaders Methley as they slipped into the relegation zone.

Daniel Hope (29), Terence James (28) and captain Tim Orrell (25) were unable to build on useful starts during the Parish innings as they were bowled out for 192 in the 45th over.

Twins Marcus (3-59) and Eddie Walmsley (4-28) did the damage for Methley, who eased to their target in 36 overs.

Marcus Walmsley (47) top scored, with support coming from Luke Patel (33) and Richard Foster (33).

Defeat saw Parish slip second-bottom after Buttershaw St Paul’s recorded a 54-run victory over Altofts, who are bottom, while Townville moved up to second place, six points behind Methley, after a nine-wicket win over Carlton.